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Jimmy Carter: The Federal Government must play a more sensitive role in the Federal system, setting national objectives while…

On the recordJanuary 18, 1979
The Federal Government must play a more sensitive role in the Federal system, setting national objectives while recognizing the special characteristics of particular geographic areas.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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White House Conference on Balanced National Growth and Economic Development Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report.

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